Sports and Technologies

Sports and technology are inseparable from each other. Here we introduce technology through athletics. Maybe you will learn how to enjoy events from a different perspective!

[No. 8 Javelin Throw]
Leveraging Aerodynamic Lift for a Great Hurl

The javelin throw is a traditional event that was part of the pentathlon (running, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw, and wrestling) in the ancient Olympic Games. The term javelin derives from an early hunting tool thrown with momentum while running.

[No. 7 100-metre Dash]
Who Will Break Bolt’s World Record—and When?

Along with the ultimate endurance-testing marathon, the 100-meter dash, or 100 meters, is considered a highlight event in track and field that determines the fastest human being.

[No. 6 Decathlon, Heptathlon]
Aiming to Be a Champion of the Track & Field

Athletes compete in a combination of running, jumping, and throwing events for two days

[No. 5 Sprints and middle and long distance runs]
Ultimate performances that develop on the track

The martial arts of track events, the 800m run

[No. 4 The Pole Vault]
The power of a material that gave rise to the "bird man"

The origin of the pole vault is a technique contest to jump over obstacles with a wooden stick

[No. 3 The Triple Jump]
The hop, step, and jump: distributed speed and leaping

The Golden Year for the Triple Jump, the 1995 Gothenburg World Championships

[No. 2 The 400m Hurdles]
A demanding track and field event that requires physical strength and skill

4Although only a short distance, it combines aerobic exercise with anaerobic exercise

[No. 1 The Hammer Throw]
A great parabola drawn by muscle strength and technique

How Is It Possible to Throw a Heavy Iron Ball of 7 kg Over 80 Meters?

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Sports and Technologies

[No. 8 Javelin Throw] Leveraging Aerodynamic Lift for a Great Hurl

[No. 7 100-metre Dash] Who Will Break Bolt’s World Record—and When?

[No. 6 Decathlon, Heptathlon] Aiming to Be a Champion of the Track & Field

[No. 5 Sprints and middle and long distance runs] Ultimate performances that develop on the track

[No. 4 The Pole Vault] The power of a material that gave rise to the "bird man"

[No. 3 The Triple Jump] The hop, step, and jump: distributed speed and leaping

[No. 2 The 400m Hurdles] A demanding track and field event that requires physical strength and skill

[No. 1 The Hammer Throw] A great parabola drawn by muscle strength and technique